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by bwcrc
October 4th, 2024, 3:59 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Emilee Skinner commits to Duke
Replies: 8
Views: 693

Re: Emilee Skinner commits to Duke

Glad to see we are letting Duke take a risk on her whether she develops into a real D1 player or not. If she pans out, we can just lure her back to Cache Valley with an NIL deal.
by bwcrc
October 3rd, 2024, 8:38 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Facilities First to upgrade
Replies: 72
Views: 4980

Re: Facilities First to upgrade

Personally, I have no problem with upgrading some of the Olympic sport facilities. The costs for the soccer field, track & field, and some of the other upgrades would be minimal overall and could help keep us doing well with those sports through improved recruiting. At the same time, I would start m...
by bwcrc
October 2nd, 2024, 12:26 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: PAC 12 update
Replies: 150
Views: 14266

Re: PAC 12 update

I know this is not a popular take, but UNLV is to me the best option out there. I like regional rivalries, and Vegas has a ton of upside. I hope they can get their house in order financially. I'm not sold on UNLV being the best option. The only positive UNLV really brings is it being in a large met...
by bwcrc
September 26th, 2024, 1:21 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Moving ahead without UNLV
Replies: 181
Views: 10379

Re: Moving ahead without UNLV

I am not a fan of geographic dispersion that crosses the country. The added travel costs would not be worth it. While Hawaii is farther away from most PAC schools than the east coast, there is more of an allure travelling to Hawaii than Storrs, CT, or Harrisonburg, VA. At least with Hawaii there is ...
by bwcrc
September 24th, 2024, 8:51 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: PAC-12 or just PAC?
Replies: 30
Views: 2113

Re: PAC-12 or just PAC?

I'm going with the Pac-Man (using a Big Lebowski voice).
by bwcrc
September 24th, 2024, 12:41 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Cantwell and Sabau's commitment to football
Replies: 23
Views: 2153

Re: Cantwell and Sabau's commitment to football

USU enrollment had stagnated, correct? While other "lesser" in State schools grow? https://i.postimg.cc/zy6BV3L3/3-JDFPYLBSZFGVHVQL33-X27-H5-GM.avif Source: https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2023/10/18/3-utah-universities-break/ I believe enrollment at colleges and universities in general has b...
by bwcrc
September 24th, 2024, 9:02 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Choo choo?
Replies: 743
Views: 62546

Re: Choo choo?

I can't say I am thrilled with all that has transpired, especially considering this is probably not the last major conference alignment shift this decade that will somehow impact USU. At the same time, I'm thrilled that for once USU is not on the outside trying to scramble for a decent landing spot....
by bwcrc
September 21st, 2024, 5:03 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Petras….
Replies: 69
Views: 4301

Re: Petras….

I'm not sure if Legas is any better as a QB, but he was definitely a gamer. The team sure seemed to respond better with him and the offense had more life overall when he was on the field. Petras throws a nice looking ball and just missed some throws. Hopefully he just needs more real game experience...
by bwcrc
September 21st, 2024, 1:47 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Predict the Score - FB 9/21 @ Temple
Replies: 44
Views: 1159

Re: Predict the Score - FB 9/21 @ Temple

Aggie4L1fe wrote:
September 21st, 2024, 12:52 pm
Let’s predict the reported attendance
It is possible there is more blue than red here in the stands.
by bwcrc
September 20th, 2024, 8:18 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: My greatest fear...
Replies: 11
Views: 735

Re: My greatest fear...

What if the PAC 6 came to us and one other team, say San Jose State and said they will pay half our exit fees from the MWC to join the PAC. We agreed and jump ship. Then, the same 6 went back to the MWC... We would be paying exit fees and be stuck without a conference. This isn't possible is it? Fr...
by bwcrc
September 19th, 2024, 2:55 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Roll Call for Temple Game
Replies: 6
Views: 296

Roll Call for Temple Game

I'm not expecting a large contingent of USU fans for this game but figured a roll call would still be good to start.

Me + 3 for the tailgate and game.
by bwcrc
September 18th, 2024, 10:23 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Sagarin Predictor: Temple Week --> USU by 8.93
Replies: 6
Views: 409

Re: Sagarin Predictor: Temple Week --> USU by 8.93

88USUAggie wrote:
September 18th, 2024, 9:19 am
bwcrc wrote:
September 18th, 2024, 6:55 am
For my own safety, I'm just hoping Temple fans are not anywhere close to how Eagles fans treat fans wearing gear of the opposing team.
Philly...is Philly.
Yep. I just hope the Temple fans are apathetic enough to not be overly harassing.
by bwcrc
September 18th, 2024, 6:55 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Sagarin Predictor: Temple Week --> USU by 8.93
Replies: 6
Views: 409

Re: Sagarin Predictor: Temple Week --> USU by 8.93

For my own safety, I'm just hoping Temple fans are not anywhere close to how Eagles fans treat fans wearing gear of the opposing team.
by bwcrc
September 16th, 2024, 2:01 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: We (might be) screwed
Replies: 604
Views: 43320

Re: We (might be) screwed

Interesting article on CBS sports about the PAC trying to resurrect itself. As far as a TV deal, there doesn't appear to be anything in place yet and industry insiders are collectively shrugging as to the potential value being materially higher than what the MWC is currently receiving. Part of the e...
by bwcrc
September 11th, 2024, 7:53 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: US Department of Justice puts USU on notice (Football related)
Replies: 113
Views: 7358

Re: US Department of Justice puts USU on notice (Football related)

Wait, so how much of the buyout of Blake are we going to have to pay again? @hickaggie @shoresy ? ;) :stirpot: All of it. Don't get me wrong, my stance is and always has been that I'm entirely fine with firing Blake. I don't think he's a very good football coach, and I think there were obviously se...
by bwcrc
September 11th, 2024, 7:41 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: US Department of Justice puts USU on notice (Football related)
Replies: 113
Views: 7358

Re: US Department of Justice puts USU on notice (Football related)

Has anything been mentioned about Crosby? Was her firing justified? Yes, it was. What did she do? Considering her responsibilities with Title IX, it is probably more of what she didn't do versus what she did. Whatever it was that justified her firing, she has publicly handled it the best out of her...
by bwcrc
September 9th, 2024, 3:09 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Time and Broadcast for game at Temple.
Replies: 6
Views: 547

Re: Time and Broadcast for game at Temple.

Personally, I like this kickoff time since it means I don't have to get out the door super early in the morning going to the game.
by bwcrc
September 5th, 2024, 10:26 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: No extension for PAC-12/MW agreement
Replies: 68
Views: 5135

Re: No extension for PAC-12/MW agreement

The PAC2 are boxed in pretty tight. Any "best of the rest" conference the PAC2 might be able to cobble together won't move the TV money needle all that much, especially enough to offset the increased travel costs each school would incur. Schools joining would likely push for a portion of the PAC2 mo...
by bwcrc
August 27th, 2024, 11:33 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Depth chart
Replies: 21
Views: 1986

Re: Depth chart

What happened to the RB that committed that was a JC all American? Did he not end up coming? Jacked up his foot a couple of weeks ago. He'll be back around week 4 hopefully. Would you say he would be ahead of turner? Is that why we want him back by week four to still redshirt turner? I think that w...
by bwcrc
August 22nd, 2024, 5:51 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Sounds Like Coach Anderson is Just Getting Started
Replies: 231
Views: 14938

Re: Sounds Like Coach Anderson is Just Getting Started

USU is ready to go to court, would be thrilled for this to go to court, and Blake Anderson won’t see a penny if it goes to court. The issue is did he collect a statement from a witness? Yes. You violated policy. Case closed. No one is dragging this out. Let it go to court tomorrow. If only it were ...
by bwcrc
August 22nd, 2024, 10:34 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: Soccer Opens Impressively
Replies: 119
Views: 7104

Re: Soccer Opens Impressively

First time receiving top 25 votes in Aggie history. Hartwell was a legend at hiring great coaches. Martins is building a juggernaut. Hartwell hired GA 2.0 and Blake… You could have brought up Kayla Ard, but you went with those two instead? While many of Hartwell's hires have turned out pretty well,...
by bwcrc
August 22nd, 2024, 8:26 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Sounds Like Coach Anderson is Just Getting Started
Replies: 231
Views: 14938

Re: Sounds Like Coach Anderson is Just Getting Started

How long do you think Blake sits on his lawn chair out in front of old main for this? They must be hard up for cash. His wife is selling every thing they own that has USU on it on Facebook market place. Most of which I'm sure was given to them for free. Shows how much they care about " the communit...
by bwcrc
August 21st, 2024, 2:04 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: These coach interviews are
Replies: 9
Views: 1071

Re: These coach interviews are

I'll take positivity over excuses or despair about having to play a P4 team as a money game or blasting fans who are upset about sending a limping QB continually back onto the field. GA 1.0 talked things up and while it took a couple of years, the results followed. We don't have nearly the dearth of...
by bwcrc
August 20th, 2024, 1:31 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: What channel with the Temple game be on?
Replies: 6
Views: 826

Re: What channel with the Temple game be on?

I could consider live-streaming it from Section 101 if there is no other TV option, though I won't guarantee the quality at all.
by bwcrc
August 15th, 2024, 8:29 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: MWC Dissolution being discussed
Replies: 42
Views: 3840

Re: MWC Dissolution being discussed

Aren't the penalties in addition to the exit fees owed the conference by any departing member? If so, that increases the amount owed by $18 or $36 million for each MWC that wants to jump to a fast-sinking ship along with a TV contract that is likely no better than the current MWC payout and for a lo...
by bwcrc
August 6th, 2024, 6:48 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: The real reason OSU and Wazzu are still in pac2
Replies: 6
Views: 888

Re: The real reason OSU and Wazzu are still in pac2

https://flywareagle.com/posts/oregon-state-wazzu-delaying-move-big-12-maintain-pac-12-legal-war-chest This is just amazing. They've been playing chess while everyone else played checkers! Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk They have been playing marbles on the floor while those at the grownup ...
by bwcrc
August 2nd, 2024, 2:13 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: MWC Dissolution being discussed
Replies: 42
Views: 3840

Re: MWC Dissolution being discussed

I'm not sure in what universe or alternate dimension UTSA and North Texas are among the best G5 schools to pick up and try to join with. About the only thing you can argue in their favor is location amongst population centers. But just like UNLV and its population, no one there pays any real attenti...
by bwcrc
August 2nd, 2024, 1:11 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: MW Aggies Scouting Report ‘24
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: MW Aggies Scouting Report ‘24

I REALLY hate when they post the best/worst case scenarios. Best case is undefeated and worst case is 0 wins. You have a high chance of looking stupid if you say a team’s ceiling is 6 wins and they get 8. Well, considering how much the MW Connection hates USU on the whole and rarely ever provides a...
by bwcrc
August 1st, 2024, 9:09 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Who else went through a tragic death of a High School mate
Replies: 33
Views: 2051

Re: Who else went through a tragic death of a High School mate

I learned about that girl from her older sister a few years later when she and her family lived in the Blackhawk neighborhood at the same time as my wife and I when we were students. From what I was told, the mother ended up pregnant soon thereafter, in large part needing something to fill the hole ...
by bwcrc
July 30th, 2024, 1:14 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Sabau on 1280 right now.
Replies: 99
Views: 8366

Re: Sabau on 1280 right now.

Settlements rarely relate to liability, either legal or monetary. I had the misfortune of sitting through a mediation a little bit ago where the motorcycle rider sued our company because one of our trucks that was two vehicles ahead of him "suddenly" stopped and caused him to crash. He was the only ...
by bwcrc
July 30th, 2024, 1:04 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Lunardi doing Lunardi things
Replies: 13
Views: 1817

Re: Lunardi doing Lunardi things

The MWC is not an ESPN league, so it isn't worth his time to learn anything about a league that barely exists to him.
by bwcrc
July 30th, 2024, 7:54 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: New BYU Medical School
Replies: 27
Views: 1613

Re: New BYU Medical School

Good for yBu getting 51% of its students accepted into medical schools in 2023. USU's acceptance rate to medical school programs since 2012 ranges between 60% and 81%, with an overall average of 70%. While slightly more than half of USU students are getting into DO schools, there is not a whole lot ...
by bwcrc
July 28th, 2024, 5:14 pm
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: MWC Dissolution being discussed
Replies: 42
Views: 3840

Re: MWC Dissolution being discussed

The recent increase in media attention about what OSU and WSU will do does make one wonder what is happening behind the scenes. It would not surprise me if talks between the two schools and the MWC have become a bit testier and we are now seeing both sides trying to land some jabs at each other thro...
by bwcrc
July 26th, 2024, 6:54 am
Forum: Big Blue's House (General Sports Talk)
Topic: MWC Dissolution being discussed
Replies: 42
Views: 3840

Re: MWC Dissolution being discussed

OSU and WSU may be talking about it, but I am highly doubtful anyone really listening besides those two school talking to themselves about their latest hairbrained idea. Their sales pitch is not all that strong. "Hey, come join us in a completely new conference except for the name because no one els...
by bwcrc
July 25th, 2024, 2:05 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: SLC gets the 2034 Winter Olympics - how does this help/pot. hurt USU?
Replies: 20
Views: 1359

Re: SLC gets the 2034 Winter Olympics - how does this help/pot. hurt USU?

Neutral for USU, will be amazing again for U of U. No such thing as neutral for USU if it is amazing for the U of U. Anything amazing for the U only puts USU that much further behind the flagship. Not entirely true. One of the best things that happened to USU athletically was Utah going to the Pac1...